Song Lyrics: Marry Me by Train; Only You Can love Me This Way by Keith Urban


Chapter Fifty: Marry Me

I stared nervously at myself in the full length mirror, smoothing out the invisible wrinkles in my dress. I was surprised I had been able to even find a dress to my liking, and shockingly enough, I actually loved the dress Sookie and I had picked out. The body was tight down my body before the dress flared out just above my knees in layers of fabric. A deep purple sash was tied around my waist into a bow in the back, tugging the dress even tighter around me. The neckline was sweetheart and strapless, with just a hint of sparkle. It was simple, and yet as I gazed upon myself, I felt like a bride.

There were butterflies bouncing around my stomach and my heart was fluttering in an almost unhealthy way. I wasn't sure why I was acting like this. I wanted this. I wanted to be bounded to Eric for the rest of my life. I shouldn't have been nervous. But I was. However, it wasn't because I was unsure of what I wanted. Instead, it was because I was going to see Eric, the love of my life. I always found myself acting like some silly school girl when I was around him. I was hopelessly in love with him, and had been for longer than even I could admit. The moment he entered my life, I knew he would never walk back out of it. Even when he had left for the brief periods of time, I still held hope that he would return, that we would be happy. And now here we were, only moments away from the happiest night of our lives.

"You look beautiful, Elizabeth."

My eyes grew wide as I spun around, careful not to wreck my long gown, and gaped at the vampire standing before me.

"Godric? I almost thought you wouldn't make it. You weren't here last night for the dinner." I stared the vampire up and down, as if he was just going to disappear before my very eyes.

"How could I possibly miss this night?" he grinned down at me, wrapping his arms around my small frame. "We become a true family tonight; I wouldn't miss this for anything in the world."

"I'm so happy you're here." I held onto him tightly, thankful he had managed to come. It wouldn't have been right without Godric here. He was such an important part of both Eric and me.

"You look magnificent, Elizabeth." Godric put me at arm's length, his grin never wavering. "Eric is a lucky man."

"I'm the lucky one." I shrugged, returning the bright smile. "I can't believe we're finally here. I didn't think this night would ever come."

"And now it has. Any regrets?"

"None what so ever." I shook my head. "I just wish some people were here for this."

"Your parents." Godric nodded in understanding.

"And my brother." I admitted. "When I was seven, my brother was invited to a co-workers wedding and he brought me along because he couldn't get a babysitter in time. I remember that day so clearly. When we were watching the bride walk down the aisle, Matt, he whispered into my ear and promised that he would walk me down the aisle whenever I got married, whenever I met the man that I would spend the rest of my life with. Of course back then, I thought boys had cooties."

Godric chuckled as he wiped away the stray tear that slid down my cheek at the memory. "He's in here in spirit."

"I know." I nodded, knowing Matt was indeed watching over me on this night. "I know it more now than ever since seeing him again in the In-Between."

"He'll always be with you." Godric softly kissed my forehead. "Always in your heart."

"This actually brings me to what I was hoping to ask you if you were able to come." I looked up at him hopefully. "Since my brother couldn't follow through with that promise, bless his heart, I was wondering...well I know your Eric's best man and all but I was wondering if you'd...if you'd walk me down the aisle."

A look of surprise crossed his face. "Are you sure, Elizabeth?"

"I don't really have anyone else, and you've been family to me since the moment we met. You've always been there for me, and I couldn't think of a better person to walk me down that aisle than you. Of course, only if you want to."

"It would be an honour, a true honour." He swept me up into a hug, kissing my cheek as he did so. "You have no idea the happiness you've brought me on this night."

"I think it's the other way around. I'm getting married tonight, Godric. I'm actually getting married. And to Eric of all people!"

"Not just tonight, in a few moments." Godric nodded out the window.

I glanced over my shoulder and saw that the guests had all arrived, the seats being filled. The nerves returned to my stomach, my heart pounding in my chest as I thought about what would happen only moments from now.

"Sorry to interrupt." Sookie came walking into the room. "But it's time."


Forever can never be long enough for me
To feel like I've had long enough with you
Forget the world now we won't let them see
But there's one thing left to do

My heart was pounding so loudly I was certain every vampire in attendance could hear the thumping of my organ. It wasn't from nerves however, not like it had been only moments ago upstairs. Because the moment I laid my eyes on the man standing at the end of the aisle, I felt my knees go weak, my breath catching in my throat. There were no words to possibly describe how I felt at that moment, as I stared into those striking blue eyes that I would have the privilege to wake up next to every single day for the rest of my life

It had taken years for this moment to finally arrive. Eric and I had gone through hell. We had fought, we had screamed, we had both left at some point. Throw in half a dozen wars, a few trips to the In-Between, and the universe was practically screaming at us that we would never work, that it wasn't our fate to be together. But that was complete bullshit. Because I knew at that exact moment as I stood at the edge of the aisle, Godric at my side, all of our friends and loved ones here tonight, that we had been destined for this moment from the start. We may have gone through so much; we may have been to hell and back again more times than I could count. But we had finally come out on the other side; this was the light at the end of the tunnel that I had been waiting for.

Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way
Marry Me
Today and every day
Marry Me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

"Are you ready?" Godric whispered to me, a twinkle in his sea coloured eyes.

I inhaled deeply, closing my eyes to try and will back the tears that had already formed in my eyes. I felt a wave of love come crashing down around me, and the first tear slid down my cheek. I felt a thumb brushing across my cheek, wiping away the tear, and I opened my eyes to catch Godric's gaze. I was distracted however, by the blonde vampire only a few feet away. There was a grin on his face, one that I had never seen before. It told me all that I needed to know. This man loved me. He cherished me like I've always wished for. It had taken long enough, but this was finally happening, our dreams were finally coming true on this perfectly starry night.

"Elizabeth?" Godric caressed my cheek with the backs of his fingers. "Are you ready?"

"More than you even know." I whispered in response, my own grin spreading across my lips.

Together can never be close enough for me
Feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love you
And you're beautiful

Godric waited for me to take the first step. My feet felt glued to the ground however, and it was the vampire beside me who had to lightly nudge me the first few steps down the aisle. I was too happy, too elated to even think about moving. It took a moment as the music began playing, began filling the night around us, before I gained control of my body. I stared down the aisle, my eyes never leaving Eric's. The look on his face caused my heart to swell, for butterflies to be fluttering around my stomach. I felt like a teenage girl meeting her prom date for some magical night that would never be forgotten. Except I wasn't a teenager, and this wasn't the prom. This was my wedding, a wedding that would soon put Eric Northman, the Sheriff of area 5, the once cold heated thousand year old Viking, as my husband.

My pace quickened, showing my eagerness. There was a light chuckle at my side, but I ignored Godric. I only cared about one vampire at that moment, only one man crossed my mind. And that was Eric. I couldn't believe this day had come. Even that morning, I still had Sookie pinching me every so often, to ensure that this wasn't some dream, some fantasy I would wake up from as soon as the best part came. But this wasn't just some dream. This was very much real.

Now that the wait is over
And love and has finally shown her my way
Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm

The moment we were only a foot away from the altar, I felt my hand beginning to shake and I had to clutch onto Godric's arm tightly to keep myself upright. The love that I felt through our bond, a bond that I once thought I had destroyed from some silly spell, was out tonight in full force. It had grown since I had nearly died once again, since Eric practically forced his blood down my throat in an attempt to heal me. I had been foolish to believe that this bond meant nothing to me. While our relationship wasn't based off of blood, or hell, even sex, it still meant more to me than I ever thought possible that I could feel what Eric could, that I could see for myself that this man truly loved me more than anything in the world.

"You are beautiful." Godric whispered as we came to a stop, Eric only a foot away now. He looked dashing in his black on black suit. The only spark of colour was that of his tie, a rich purple, one that matched the sash around my waist and the flowers in my hair. Sookie had teased me that she had chosen purple as our wedding colour as it was the colour of royalty, and that's exactly what we were. Eric was Sheriff, a once prince, and I was becoming his Queen, or at least, that's how Sookie put it. I agreed with her in a sense, I was becoming his Queen; I was becoming the Queen of his heart, and he the king of mine.

Promise me
You'll always be
Happy by my side
I promise to
Sing to you
When all the music dies

I felt Godric's lips brush against my cheek, a true smile adorning his lips as he stepped back and went to Eric's side as his best man. I caught Sookie's eye for a quick moment, the blonde looking spectacular despite the fact that she was very pregnant. But I couldn't look away from the Viking for long as he took a single long stride towards me. My heart fluttered, and for a moment I thought it was going to leap right out of my chest.

"I want you to know," Eric raised a hand up, caressing my cheek with a single finger, trailing it down to my jaw. "That I want nothing more than to rip this dress off and ravish you."

I couldn't help but snicker at his comment, shaking my head as I lightly kissing his finger as it swept across my lips.

"Let's try and wait until after the ceremony." My green eyes met his, and I knew deep within my heart, that this was the man that I desired, that I wished to spend the rest of my eternal life with. There had never been anyone else. There couldn't be when I had this man before me. He was far from perfect. But I wasn't all that perfect myself. Maybe that's why we had fallen for one another, why we had melded together completely as soul mates.

"I love you." His lowered his voice, and while I was sure all the vampires could hear us, I liked to think that he only wanted me to hear those three little words. "I will forever love you."

A light cough sounded from behind Eric, and the Viking rolled his eyes before he held a hand out to me. I didn't hesitate for a single moment as I slipped my hand into his, allowing for him to lead me the short distance to the minister that Sookie had all but bribed to perform the ceremony.

And marry me
Today and everyday
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Marry me
Mm-hmm

"Dearly beloved." The minister began, his gaze falling over the small crowd before resting on Eric and I. "We are gathered here today to join this man – vampire – and woman in Holy matrimony. The Bride and Groom have decided on reciting their own vows. Eric."

A hush fell over the crowd, only the sound of my beating heart ringing in my ears as Eric grasped both of my hands, bringing them up to his lips and laying a short kiss on both.

"I have roamed this earth for over a thousand years, searching for a meaning that I have never understood. I was a monster, one that I never believed needed to be changed." His smile widened. "I was a stubborn vampire who was set in his ways, and not even my own maker could change me."

"You were an asshole." I commented softly, a chuckle rising from the crowd.

"I was an asshole." Eric chuckled himself, pure joy sweeping across his blue orbs. "And then you swept into my life. You were a pain in my ass, one that I never wanted around. Godric forced you on me, and I once despised him for such. But now, I will never be able to thank him enough for handing me the most beautiful woman in the world."

A blush rose on my cheeks as Eric squeezed my hands, the love surging through our bond to the point that my knees were shaking beneath my dress.

"You are selfless. You would die for those that you love, and while it frustrates me, I admire your strength and courage. I'm envious of your love. You may not trust easily, but your love, your love is magnificent. It fills me to the point that I find it almost impossible to believe that such a kind hearted soul has fallen in love with a cold hearted bastard. You've chosen me, from all others in the world, and for that I will forever be grateful. I will cherish you, I will be yours, for now and always, this I promise you."

The moment a tear slipped down his pale cheek, the blood staining his flawless skin, my own tears began to fall. I had never witnessed Eric being so gentle, so loving, so open to how he felt. And in front of those that he could honestly not care about. The moment he has asked me to marry him, he had changed before my very eyes. He became the man I always wished him to be, while keeping parts of himself still intact. And I love him for that. I didn't want to change him, to make him into someone he wasn't. But he was still there, still an asshole and stubborn beyond all belief. But he loved me, and he didn't wish to hide that any longer. He was here proclaiming his love to me in the most intimate of ways.

"Elizabeth." The minister prompted.

I nodded and began to wipe away the tears, only for Eric to gently knock my hands away and do so for me. In return, I brushed away the bloody tear, only managing to smudge the blood streak. Eric didn't seem to care, and in fact, another tear slipped down his cheek, going unnoticed by the vampire.

"Eric," my voice was shaky as I spoke. I inhaled deeply for a moment before continuing. "I still remember the first day I met you. You looked at me like I was road kill on the side of the road. You told me I smelt. And somehow, from that moment on, I loved you. Maybe I didn't know it then, but I know now that I loved you the moment I set my eyes on you. You were pretty damn hot, by the way."

"Of course." There was a hint of a smirk on his lips.

I chuckled, rolling my eyes at the Viking. "You were an asshole, a bastard, and all around a complete jackass."

"Get to the good part, babe."

"I'm getting there." I lightly slapped his chest, laughter sounding from the crowd again. "We've been through so much these past few years. We've gone to hell and back, and some days I didn't think either of us would ever find true happiness. But as I stand here now, before you tonight, I know that I've finally found that happiness. I've never been happier in my entire life. Because before everyone that we care about, we're going to get married. And I never thought this day would ever come. But it's here and it's really happening."

I had to pause for a moment as another batch of tears slipped down my cheeks.

"You will always be the man that I love. From this day forward, I will fall asleep in your arms and wake up in the very same spot. I will forever love you, Eric Northman; I promise you that from the bottom of my heart."

Eric surprised me at that moment by dipping down and capturing my lips. I moaned in response as his tongue swept across my bottom lip. A soft 'aw' met my ears, all of our friends and loved ones laughing and whispering at our display. It took all the power in the world to gently push him away, a wide grin on my lips as we parted.

"Sorry, I couldn't contain myself." That smirk of his was plastered across his face as he nodded at the minister. "Proceed."

"Eric, do you take Elizabeth to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

Eric sent me that sweet smile of his that he had only ever shared with me. "I do a thousand times over."

"Elizabeth, do you take Eric to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better and for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

I knew I was grinning like a fool. "Hell yes."

Eric snorted, shaking his head at me.

"The rings please."

I turned to Sookie, who had tears staining her perfectly made up cheeks. I grinned at the blonde before taking the white gold band and turning back around. Eric did the same with Godric, the two sharing a loving look with one another before Eric faced me once again.

"Elizabeth," I rolled my eyes, knowing he was only calling me by my full name to annoy me. Even as husband and wife, he could still bug me. And I loved him for it. "With this ring, I promise you an eternity of happiness, of love, and most importantly, great mind blowing sex."

I didn't dare look at the minister as Eric slipped the ring on my finger, though I could imagine the look on his face right about now.

"Eric, with this ring, I promise you an eternity of happiness, of love...and some mind blowing sex as well."

I did risk looking at the minister this time after I slipped the ring onto Eric's finger, and a laugh emitted from my lips as I took in the beet red face of the man marrying us.

"By the power invested in me by the state of Louisiana, I now pronounce you husband and wife."

"May I?" Eric raised an eyebrow.

"You may kiss the bride." The minister nodded, taking a step back and probably rethinking this whole vampire human wedding thing for the future.

I was the one to surprise Eric this time, grabbing hold of his suit jacket and pulling him down until his lips met mine. I was grinning against his lips as we kissed, as our love, our souls, our everything, became one at that moment. We were married. We were husband and wife. We had truly found our happily ever after.

A ring of applause broke the sweet but passionate kiss. Eric rested his forehead against mine as I turned my gaze out onto those now standing up out of their seats, clapping and grinning as Eric and I stood there, now married. I spotted Sam in the front row, the shifter sending me a nod as he mouthed his congratulations. Pam was in the front row on the opposite side, and for the first time, there was a genuine smile on her face, tears forming in the corners of her eyes. The moment she caught me staring, her gaze hardened for a moment before her expression softened and she merely shrugged her shoulders.

"Shall we?" Eric slipped his hand back into mine, his fingers intertwining with my own.

I nodded as together, we began down the aisle, taking our first few steps as husband and wife. I couldn't have felt any happier than I was feeling at that exact moment. This would be a night I would never forget, not in a million years.


"Please welcome for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Northman."

Eric's hand squeezed mine as we entered the large tent that had been put up in the grassy backyard behind Eric's house beside the ceremony site. The decor was absolutely stunning. Everything was silver and purple, with a dash of black tastefully done. From the linen to the flowers to even the lighting for the dance floor, everything was just perfect. I made a note to thank Sookie profusely for putting together such a beautiful wedding. I never would have been able to pull this off without her. I hadn't even known where to start. But leave it to Sookie to figure this whole wedding thing out.

"And now, for their first dance."

Eric directed me to the dance floor in the middle of the tent, tables filled with all those we loved and cared about surrounding us. There weren't many, possibly only a couple dozen that had attending. Most were vampires and werewolves from the surrounding areas, those that had ties to us in some way. But some, like Maggie, had flown across the country just for this night. Felipe himself, and a human of his, were in attendance, looking even more handsome than he had the first night I had met him.

Of course, no one could possible match how handsome Eric was tonight. His hair was slicked back perfectly, his orbs shining in the dim light.

"You're beautiful." He murmured to me as he twirled me around on the dance floor before I came to a halt before him.

Before I had the chance to respond, music began wafting through the tent.

Well I know there's a reason
And I know there's a rhyme
We were meant to be together
That's why ...
We can roll with the punches
We can stroll hand in hand
And when I say it's forever
You understand ...

"We're married." I mused as Eric's arm circled around my waist, securing me against him as his free hand clasped mine.

"We are." He nodded, the smile never leaving his lips.

"I never thought this day – night – would ever come." I admitted.

"Neither did I." He agreed. "We've been through so much."

"And now here we are. The great Eric Northman is married."

"I can still surprise you." He stole a quick kiss. "And I will continue to surprise you for the rest of our long lives, my wife."

I felt chills spilling over me. "I love it when you call me that."

"My wife. My wife. My wife." He repeated over and over again, so low and seductive that it almost started to sound dirty.

I snickered as I laid my head against his chest, enjoying the feel of his body against mine, a joy I would have for the rest of my life.

That you're always in my heart,
You're always on my mind
But when it all becomes too much,
You're never far behind
And there's no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
Cause only you can love me this way

"So, what do we do now?" I wondered.

"Have wild, passionate sex of course." Such a typical Eric response.

I rolled my eyes but didn't disagree. I wouldn't mind rolling around in bed with Eric for the rest of my life. Actually, I would prefer that, it sounded enjoyable.

"We could go away." Eric offered after a moment of dancing in silence. "You told me once that you'd like that."

"I would actually." I nodded, gazing up at the vampire that was now my husband. "Not for long. We humans call it a honeymoon. Essentially we have sex all the time. But it would be nice to get away for a little while."

"Then by all means, we shall." That smirk of his replaced his smile. "I would find myself enjoying endless hours of sex with you, my wife."

"I guess it'd be okay." I teased.

"You are a tease." He clasped a finger under my chin, his eyes boring down into mine. "You have changed me, my love, changed me for the better. I will never cease loving you."

I could have turned a different corner
I could have gone another place
Then I'd of never had this feeling
That I feel today, yeah...

"You're a big old softie, you know that." I slid a hand up to cup his cheek. "I can't believe how lucky I am to spend the rest of eternity with a man like you."

"I'm the lucky one." He turned his head until his lips were brushing against the palm of my hand. "You should not love such a monster."

"I happen to like monsters." I shrugged, my smile widening. "It rounds out how innocent I am."

"You, innocent." He snorted. "I don't believe you've ever been innocent, my love."

"That's only because you changed that." I laughed. "You were my first, and ever since then, I've been crawling back for more."

"The sex is just that good."

"Better than good."

And you're always in my heart,
Always on my mind
When it all becomes too much,
You're never far behind
And there's no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
Cause only you can love me this way

I sighed in content as Eric and I continued to dance. My eyes closed, letting Eric sweep me around the dance floor in graceful movements. I remembered the last time we had danced together. I had been begging Eric to stay, to love me once again. I had told him about the ring that I knew he had, that he had gotten for me. The very same ring that I now wore on my finger as a symbolism of our love. So much had changed since then, since everything had happened. So much had changed within only the last few months since the war came to a close. I wished those that we had lost could have been here for this, could have watched this night along with all the others. But I knew in my heart that those souls that were lost were still watching over us. Quinn had joined my parents and my brother and together they were watching the magical evening, celebrating the joy just as we were. I wished more than anything that I could have had my brother's smiling and proud face here with me tonight, more so than anyone else. But wearing his prized watch on my wrist was reminder enough of the family that I had lost, and the family that I was now gaining.

"I love you." Eric whispered in my ear.

And you're always in my heart,
You're always on my mind
And when it all becomes too much,
you're never far behind
And there's no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
Cause only you can love me this way

"I love you too." I lovingly stared up at Eric, tugging him down for a quick kiss as the music slowly began to fade. "I will always love you."

"Forever and always." His voice vibrated against my lips.


"I don't even want to know what that is." I pulled a face at the dish that was placed down in front of Eric. "Did they honestly make meals out of blood?"

"You have no idea how hard it was to find caterers that dealt with vampire diets." Sookie commented from beside me. "By the way, they cost a fortune."

"How big of a dent did you put into my credit card?" Eric narrowed his eyes.

Sookie just smiled innocently at the vampire before digging into the roasted chicken that sat in front of us humans. I snickered as I shook my head and took a bite, savouring the taste and moaning.

"That turns me on." Eric mused, a smirk crossing his lips as he took a spoonful of his blood...soup? I didn't even want to ask whether or not that was true blood or real human blood. I wasn't sure I wanted to know the answer to that.

"Soon." I patted his arm. "Very very soon, don't worry."

"Unless you're going to include me in this rendezvous of yours, keep the sex talk to a minimum while we eat." Pam's spoke before Eric could respond.

Sookie and I shared a laugh, Sam shaking his head from beside Sookie. I grinned as we all ate, sharing little laughs, but for the most part, silently enjoying the moment. Eric's hand found my knee underneath the table and squeezed it every so often, sometimes his fingers trailing up into my lap. He had voiced more than once that he wished I was wearing less than I was. If it were up to him, he would rather me naked all the time. I couldn't exactly say that I didn't want the same thing for him. Why possibly try and cover up the perfection that is Eric Northman's body?

"And now, the maid of honour and best man would like to say a few words."

Sookie was the first to get up and stand before the head table, microphone in hand, a wide smile on her face.

"I haven't known you for very long, Ellie, but I consider you to be my best friend, my sister." I spied the tears already forming in her eyes, and I felt the same reaction. "I've wanted your happiness even more than my own. I've been by your side as you've travelled through hell these past few years, and I can only imagine the suffering you've been through in the past. But through all of that, I always knew that we would make it onto the other side, that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I always knew that because of that man sitting beside you. He may be an asshole, and no one here will ever deny that. But we can all see that he loves you more than anything in the world, and I'm so happy for you Ellie. You've found the man that you're going to spend the rest of your life with. You've found your soul mate, and after so many wars, you're finally standing here, married, and ready to start the rest of your lives. I hope for the best, for both of you. And I hope that my daughters will grow up to love just as you both love one another."

I stood as Sookie came back around the table, hugging the blonde immediately. We both cried as we held onto one another. We may not be sisters in blood, but in mind and spirit, I considered Sookie to be family. And by extension, Sam and those sweet little twin baby girls, were also part of my little estranged family that I wouldn't trade for the world.

As we parted, Eric surprised me by standing as well, and hugged the pregnant blonde. Sookie was just as surprised as I was, and didn't hide it as they pulled apart.

"What?" Eric shrugged. "I can behave myself."

Pam snorted down the table and the tables littered around the tent erupted in laughter. Eric rolled his eyes as we sat once again while Godric stood and took Sookie's previous spot on the dance floor before us.

"Eric, you are my progeny, my child, my son. Elizabeth, you are my hope, my meaning to this very existence. Together, you form a love that is rare to come by. I have never witnessed two more deserving souls finding one another. You've both brought such happiness to my life. I've been lost for many centuries. I've lost meaning and hope. But watching the two of you grow in these past years, watching as you've been brought closer and closer together until you united tonight, I have a renewed desire to live, to seek the same happiness that the two of you share. Never allow for anyone to take this light from you, to cloud the love you have for one another. Eric, you will forever be my greatest accomplishment. And Elizabeth, my heart may not be able to beat, but you make it feel like it's pounding in my chest with every little smile. Always love one another, and know that there are many that love you in return, that support you. We are your family, forever and always."

I couldn't stop the tears as they slid down my cheeks, and as I glanced at the vampire beside me, I saw the tears on his cheeks for a second time that night. Eric was the first to rise as his maker reached us, the two sharing the most beautiful and loving embrace I have ever witnessed. It was a true testament to the bond that they shared, that they forever would share. Once the two had parted, Godric stepped around Eric to me and I flung my arms around the vampire who had his own tears pooling in the corner of his sea coloured eyes.

"That was beautiful." I whispered to the vampire, holding him tightly.

"I love you, my dear Phoenix. I've always considered you family, but tonight is has become official." He whispered in my ear before his lips brushed across my forehead. "Take care of Eric; you and I both know he will need a strong woman like you to keep him in line."

"I can hear you, you know." Eric reminded us from his seat.

"Oh, we both know it's true, Eric." I rolled my eyes, dipping and pecking him on the check. "But I love you anyways."

"You better damn well love me." he grumbled before capturing my lips with his own.

I didn't deny him as his arm slipped around me and tugged me onto his lap. I could hear Godric shuffling back to his seat as music began playing in the tent, voices rising around us. Eric and I were in our own little world however, just enjoying one another as husband and wife.


It was later in the evening, a fast paced song ending that Sookie and I had danced our little hearts out to, when the music died and the DJ's voice came over the speakers.

"This is normally when the bride and her father would take to the dance floor. But tonight, another has asked for the time."

I raised an eyebrow as the guests began leaving the dance floor, Sookie squeezing my hand as she joined Sam at the head table where Eric was talking with Pam.

"May I have this dance?" Godric's voice caught me by surprise.

"Godric?" I asked in confusion. "What's going on?"

"You're father and brother was unable to walk you down the aisle, and you so kindly asked me to do so. I thought it would be fitting if I were to dance with you tonight. You are my closest friend, and in some ways, like a sister to me, as well as a daughter."

"Oh well don't say that, it makes the fact that we've had sex so much dirtier." I snorted but gladly slid my hand into his.

Godric spun me around before a song I didn't recognize began playing. It felt right to be in Godric's arms at that moment, for him to step up in the place of both my father and brother. It was his rightful spot of course, and it had been since the moment he had saved me all those years ago. We had bonded, both with blood, but also through friendship. I couldn't imagine a world without Godric, a world without this amazing vampire that had turned the man that I loved into who he was today. Eric said that I was the one to change him, but I knew Godric had a helping hand. He had nudged Eric in the right direction each and every time. Godric had evolved over the centuries as a vampire, and while it had taken Eric a bit longer, he too had evolved as well.

"I've never seen you so happy before." Godric mused as we danced.

"I've never been this happy before." I smiled up at him before stealing a glance at my husband. He must have felt me staring, as he looked out onto the dance floor and sent me one of his dazzling smiles. "I'm just so happy, Godric."

"I'm glad." He kissed the top of my head. "You deserve happiness, you both do. It brings me great joy to know that I was able to nudge you two together."

"You brought us together." I nodded. "I don't know how you knew we were meant for one another, but you did."

"Intuition." He shrugged, a knowing smile on his face. "You and Eric are much alike, and yet different at the same time."

"He's a lot like you, you know. Of course, he's not as kind or generous, at least, not to other people. But he's learned a lot from you, Godric. You've been a good maker, a good father to him."

"That's all I've hoped for, that I wouldn't fail him."

"You haven't." I shook my head. "You were a good maker to him, and a good friend to me. Thank you Godric, for being there for me tonight. I wish my parents and brother could have been here, but I know they would be happy that you were here in their place."

"I will always be here for you, my sweet one. Always." He vowed. "Time will never change that. I will always be here for both you and Eric."

"I'm glad to hear it." Eric's voice interrupted our dance. Godric and I stopped, turning to glance up at the tall dashing Viking. There was a playful smile on his lips as he stared down at his maker. "Mind if I cut in? You've already taken her for a spin, Godric."

Godric and I both knew that Eric was referring to the nights in Chicago Godric and I had spent together intimately, while I had amnesia I might add. I rolled my eyes at Eric, slapping his chest playfully as Godric merely shook his head with a laugh.

"She is all yours, my child." Godric patted Eric's arm, kissing me on the cheek before moving into the crowd.

Other couples began to join us on the dance floor as Eric's arms wrapped around me, our bodies swaying to the music.

"Do you remember the last time we danced together?" I gazed up at Eric, the brightest smile on my face. "Do you remember how much of a jerk you were?"

There was a sparkle in those blue orbs that I've never seen before tonight, a sparkle that caused my smile to grow. "And how do I compare now?"

"Still a jerk." I shrugged teasingly before letting out a laugh. "But a very good looking jerk that I love with all of my heart."

Eric grinned down at me. It was amazing to think that a year ago I had been in Chicago, not able to remember the man who I couldn't imagine living without. And now here we were, dancing together with all of our friends and loved ones around us on this magical night. I couldn't have asked for more. I couldn't have asked for a better ending to the long and treacherous road we had both endured. I knew it wasn't over, not for a long shot. There would always be threats again me; I was the Phoenix after all. But none of it mattered. Because I had the man that I loved at my side. Eric and I, we would live an eternity together, and even then some. And I couldn't have been happier.

"You make me the happiest man in the world." Eric dipped his head down, his lips brushing across my ear.

"You're not a man, you're a vampire."

"Details, details." He nipped lightly at my earlobe, earning a soft moan to emit from my lips.

"Not here, Eric, there's people watching." I giggled.

"So?" he raised his gaze, a smirk crossing those perfect lips that I would now have the chance to kiss every day for the rest of our lives.

"Quite an exhibitionist aren't you." I shook my head with an eye roll.

"Only with you." He captured my lips in a sweet kiss.

I grinned into the kiss, raising one hand to the back of his neck to deepen the moment. We were surrounded by guests and but it didn't matter to us. Because at that moment, it was only Eric and I on that dance floor. And it would always only be Eric and I.

"I love you." I whispered to him as our lips parted, his forehead leaning against mine.

"Forever and always." He whispered in return, his eyes closing for a brief moment in pure happiness. "I'll love you for an eternity, my beautiful lover."

"I'll love you for longer."

"I'll love you more." He challenged with a grin, his eyes opening.

I snickered as I stared up into those perfect blue eyes that I had fallen in love with long ago. "We sound like one of those cheesy happy couples."

"It is quite sickening, isn't it?" he pecked my lips quickly, before raising a hand to cup my cheek. "But I'd rather be sickeningly happy than without you, my love."

"You have no idea how much I want to rip that suit off of you." I smirked widely as I grabbed the back of his neck and kissed him passionately once more, unable to stop myself.

"No one's stopping you." His mumble vibrated against my lips, a moan escaping my lips as I closed my eyes to enjoy the moment.

"Oh you know, just the guests."

"Nothing they haven't seen before." His arm around my waist tightened, tugging me even closer.

"God you two are seriously sickening." Pam's voice came from across the dance floor, earning chuckles from the guests watching us.

"And loving it." I whispered to my soul mate, my one and only, my husband.


"I wonder who will have the dirty wedding sex." I wondered out loud as I plopped down in a seat beside Sookie.

Sookie raised an eyebrow as she leaned her elbows on the top of the elegantly designed table. "What?"

"Dirty wedding sex." I shrugged. "Now I've never been to a wedding before, but there's always dirty wedding sex."

"Well it won't be me." she snorted.

"Why night?" I wagged my eyebrows at her suggestively. "You and Sam go at it like animals."

"A little pregnant here." She rolled her eyes, pointing at her very large stomach. It was still hard to believe that she was having twins. Two little girls who were going to be the pride and joy of two very deserving people.

"Hm, maybe Pam then?" I glanced across the dance floor to where the blonde vampire was licking her lips as she spoke to one of the waiting staff.

"She probably already has." Sookie shook her head and laughed. "I think it'll be you and Eric if anything."

"You're probably right." I grinned. "Or maybe I'll just have to sneak off with Godric."

"I think not." A stern voice sounded from behind us.

My grin widened as I turned around in the chair, my eyes meeting Eric's. "Hello tall hot and sexy."

Eric rolled his eyes, though there was a carefree smile on his face as he leaned down to sweep a set of kisses over my cheek, nose, and lastly my lips. I wiggled on the seat before jumping up and grabbing his hand.

"Yeah, you're definitely having the dirty wedding sex." Sookie laughed as I dragged Eric away.

"The what?" Eric glanced over his shoulder in confusion as I manoeuvred us around the many guests at the wedding, sending smiles as we went.

"The dirty wedding sex." My grin morphed into a smirk.

"Oh, I see." A smirk crossed his face as well as he grabbed me around the waist the moment we had escaped the folds of people. "I think we can do that."

I never had the chance to question what he meant when suddenly, I was lifted up into his arms and he was taking off at vampire speed. The next thing I knew, Eric was lying me down on our bed, one that we would forever share now.

"I love you, my sweet." Eric ran his hands down the length of my dress, his lips hovering over my neck. "You are the most beautiful woman in the world, and I'm honoured to be your husband."

"Oh just fuck me already, Eric." I squirmed beneath him. "Leave the pleasantries for later."

"As you wish." He smirked down at me before pulling me back up to my feet and standing behind me. He brushed my curled hair over one shoulder, his tongue flicking out to the base of my neck and licking the length of it. I shuddered against him, my eyes fluttering close. I felt his hand on my back, teasing my bare shoulders before resting on the corset style back of my dress. His hands worked faster than I could have imagined, and I was sure if I had been watching him, I wouldn't have been able to even see his fast moving hands as they undid my dress.

The moment the dress was slid from my body, pooling at my feet, Eric turned me around and lifted me back into his arms. My legs wrapped around his waist, my lips finding his. I felt my back being pressed against the silk sheets of the bed, Eric hovering over me as he dipped a hand from my back to between my legs. He ran his cool digits over the length of my panties and I moaned loudly, my body shaking beneath his expert hands. I pouted as they moved away from my hot core, sliding up my silk slip before reaching the top. We were staring one another in the eye as he ripped the slip right down the middle, tossing the flimsy material off the bed. Next was my bra, only this time he was more gentle, unclasping and pulling the strapless bra free of my breasts. The moment the bra was pushed off to the side, his lips were latched onto one of my nipples. My eyes grew wide as my hands grasped onto the back of his suit jacket.

"Too many clothes." I gasped out, his tongue swirling around my nipple, gently nipping at it.

Eric pulled away from me for what I thought to only be a moment. But that's all that was needed for Eric to use his quick speed to rid himself of his clothes. He was back on top of me as he began to slide my panties down and out of the way. I nearly found myself going over the edge as Eric dipped his tongue inside of me, tasting me before trailing kisses up my bare stomach until he found my nipples once against. His other hand however, returned back to my hot core, his fingers massaging me as they slipped in. I threw my head back in ecstasy, Eric using me in all the right ways. He knew my body better than even I did, knew exactly where to touch to cause me to thrash in pleasure.

As I was coming closer and closer to my climax, Eric began to slow, his lips removing themselves from my nipples and instead, brushed across mine.

"I will love you forever." He whispered, his blue orbs meeting mine. "Forever and always, my lover."

I couldn't find the words, and instead grinded against him. He laid a sweet kiss on my lips before he removed his fingers from inside of me and slid up until his erection was pressed at my opening. He surprised me by not biting me as he entered like he normally did. But instead, we held each other's gaze, looking at one another with all the love in the world as he slowly thrust in and out of me in steady strokes. Gasps and moans, cries and screams left my lips over the next few moments as my husband and I made love, as Eric drove me into a mind blowing orgasm. It didn't take long before his fangs were poised at my neck, sinking into my pulsing vein at the very same time my orgasm began to peak. I was screaming out in pure joy as Eric gently sucked at my blood, still riding me as the orgasm shook my entire body from my head to my toes.

After a long pleasurable moment, the orgasm began to fade, my body slumping against the bed in near exhaustion. I sighed in content, my hand finding Eric's hair and began to stroke his soft locks. He lapped at the blood on my neck before raising his head up, his eyes finding mine.

"I love everything there is about to." he his lightly caressed my body. "I love your body." He brushed his lips across my forehead. "Your mind." His lips dipped down until they were hovering over my beating heart. "And your soul."

I held onto him he laid a soft kiss over my heart before slipping off of me and came to rest beside me on the bed. I curled up beside him, my head resting over where his heart should have been beating. And I could have sworn as Eric wrapped his arms around me, that there was the faintest heartbeat. I couldn't have been sure, as after a split second, it disappeared, but I knew in my heart that I had been able to flutter that once icy cold heart of Eric's.

Eric must have felt it as well, as his arms tightened around me, holding me to him as if he never wanted to let me go.

"We should probably go back down." I mused, though I made no move to get up, perfectly content in lying there for a few more minutes.

"They all know what we've done." Eric stroked my hair. "Might as well enjoy these few moments."

I tightened my arm around his waist, one of my legs curling around his. We were wrapped in one another for the first time as husband and wife, as a married couple. It made my own heart flutter to think that we finally found our happy ending. A door was closing on our old life, and opening to a new one. This was a fresh start with one another, with the rest of our lives. We could do anything now, anything we could ever dream of. I felt invincible as I lay in his arms, knowing that for eternity, I would be able to cherish this moment. Whatever may come, whatever may happen in the future, it didn't matter. Because Eric and I were together, we were one. We would face the world together; we would fight till the very end at one another's side. And that was the only thing I had ever wished for since the moment I laid my eyes on my Viking.

"Together, my love, together forever." He whispered to me.

"Mrs. Eric Northman. I quite like the sound of that." I gazed up at him. "I can't believe we're actually married, Eric."

"And we'll spend the rest of our lives together. You will never leave my arms again, my wife. I will cherish you, I will take care of you, you are my world now. You will forever be my life, the one that gives me a reason to live. You are my everything."

As we shared a short but sweet kiss, I knew for certain that while not everything in our lives may be perfect, one thing was for sure; fairytales do exist. I was living proof that the girl could catch her prince and could live happily ever after. And that's exactly what we were going to do.